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August 13th, 2026

The deadly truth about Kratom: A mother’s heartbreaking warning

After the tragic passing of 21-year-old Ryland, his mother, Kelly reached out with a heartbreaking plea: warn others about the dangers of Kratom. Often sold unregulated at gas stations and head shops, Kratom is sometimes referred to as "gas station heroin." Today on Outspoken with Bruce and Gaydos, Larry Gaydos and Gale Bass speak with Dr. Frank LoVecchio, a medical toxicologist and addiction specialist at Arizona State University, to uncover what Kratom is, how it affects the body, and why being a "natural plant" doesn't mean it's safe.